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Psychosocial Outcomes of Australian Male and Female Veterans Following Participation in Peer-Led Adventure-Based Therapy

Abstract: Adjunct or second-line therapies are increasingly being utilised among military populations to address treatment barriers and improve mental health outcomes. This study …

Similarities between military and medical service: stigma of seeking mental health assistance

Abstract: Studies have identified that there are many barriers to treatment of mental health illnesses in military populations, including the negative-associated stigma. One such …

Spiritual Injuries—An Australian Defence Force Experience

Abstract: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has recently completed a significant two-decade long series of major international deployments. With this has come a much greater …

Exploring the prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel: a systematic scoping review

Abstract: The prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel is a largely unexplored topic. With different forms of social gambling often found within (or in …

Factor structure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Australian Vietnam Veterans: Confirmatory factor analysis of the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM–5

Abstract: Introduction: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5) brought a change to the symptom clusters of posttraumatic stress disorder …

Plain Language Summary. Improving health and adjustment after military service: Findings from the Australian Military Transition Study

Abstract: This summary details research into whether participation in different types of activities influenced health and adjustment for service members who were transitioning …

Psychiatric Comorbidity for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Latent Profile Analysis and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Psychiatric comorbidity is common among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is little known about the patterns of co-occurring mental health …

Resilience and psychopathology in trauma-exposed Australian Veterans: An exploratory factor analysis of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale

Abstract: Military service personnel may be exposed to significant adversity during their military careers, including combat trauma and potential threats to physical integrity and …

NLRP3 is associated with coronary artery disease in Vietnam veterans

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have established that coronary artery disease is associated with excess inflammation. These studies have shown an elevation of both pro and …

Differential BDNF methylation in combat exposed veterans and the association with exercise

Abstract: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and plays a role in neuroplasticity, cognition …

Supporting Military Veterans in Australian Higher Education

Abstract: Veterans often face difficulties during the transition from military to civilian life, with relatively high unemployment rates and mental health risks. Higher education …

Veterans’ Advocacy and Support Services Scoping Study: A modern professional sustainable service for Australian Veterans and their families

Summary: In response to the several recommendations outlined above, the Department has committed to undertaking this Scoping Study to examine the: range of advocacy and welfare …